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THIS EVENING AT 19:00

Alyth Online Lectures

Contemporary Hasidic Yiddish in the UK and beyond 
with Dr Lily Kahn

Click here  to join Meeting ID:
911 6340 0217, Password:
149473

An eclectic series of lectures on a variety of non-Jewish and
Jewish topics.  
The lectures have two things in common:  the speakers are all members of Alyth and are leading experts in their field.

Lily Kahn is Reader in Hebrew and Jewish Languages in the Department of Hebrew and Jewish Studies, UCL, specialising in Hebrew and Yiddish philology. She teaches Biblical Hebrew, Rabbinic Hebrew, Ugaritic, and Yiddish. She is also interested in Yiddish, the history of Hebrew, comparative Semitic linguistics, Jewish languages, translation studies, endangered language revitalization, and the development of Hebrew and Yiddish pedagogical materials. She is the author of 'Colloquial Yiddish' (2012), a step-by-step approach to Yiddish designed for the twenty-first-century English-speaker, and 'The Routledge Introductory  Course  in Biblical Hebrew' (2015). Lily will share findings from her current research - a collaborative Arts and Humanities Research council project on contemporary Hasidic Yiddish worldwide. 

Please email any questions for Lily during the evening to josh@alyth.org.uk.

We will finish just before 8pm so those who wish can join the applause for frontline NHS staff.

Click here for our full adult learning programme between Pesach and Shavuot.

FRIDAY 24 APRIL

FOR YOUNG FAMILIES
Baby Den (10:30-11:00)
Chug-a-lug into Shabbat with Rabbi Hannah and Beth. Sing your favourite Baby Den songs, dance to a shabbat beat and wave to some familiar faces. For families with Young Children.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 142 813 452, Password: 346202). 

FOR YOUNG FAMILIES
Pre-Shabbat Story Time Live (17:15-17:45)
Those pre-school in age (and in heart) are invited to join Rabbi Hannah and Beth for a pre shabbat story to help bring in shabbat.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 423 529 768, Password: 785089).

YOUTH AND EDUCATION: RUACH
Ruach 1 Starters (16:00-17:00)
For those joining Ruach 1, we would, under normal circumstances, host a new starters meeting to explore the programme, year ahead and post-BM opportunities with Alyth. In these not normal circumstances, parents and children are invited to join Mike for a zoom gathering.
- Ruach commences straight after at 17:15 (see below)
Click here  to join (Meeting ID: 964 5398 9310, Password: 678458)

Ruach 4 @ home (16:30-17:15 and 17:30-18:15)
Join Abi for Ruach 4 this afternoon for one of two sessions:
- If you are new to Ruach 4, please join at 16:30 for a welcome session and get to know a bit more about how Ruach 4 works. 
- If you have been coming to Ruach 4 since last term, please join at 17:30 for a how-to on writing your Bat or Bar Mitzvah Prayer.
Click here  to join (Meeting ID: 956 0652 2899, Password: 5Gh7mx)

Ruach 1-3 @ Home (17:15-18:10)
Ruach 1-3
We are excited to start our new topic of Gemilut Chasadim - “Acts of Loving Kindness”.  Please join Mike & Sophie at our regular time as we continue exploring how to make the most of our Bar/Bat Mitzvah journey.
Click here  to join (Meeting ID: 903 736 979, Password: 742355)

BE WITH US - JMM
JMM on Friday (17:15-18:00) 
Jewish Mindfulness Meditation helps us to open our hearts and find peace through our spiritual heritage, especially in these challenging times. Join Maxine Levy for contemplation, breathing, movement and meditation. Suitable for all. 
Click here  to join (Meeting ID: 977 611 369, Password: 035091)


PRAY WITH US - EREV SHABBAT
Erev Shabbat Service (18:30)
Join Rabbis Josh and Hannah as they lead the Erev Shabbat service from the Beit Tefillah.  Please remember that this service is online only.

We invite you to have Shabbat candles and Kiddush ready in advance of the service so that we can join together in these moments from our homes.  We will light candles together at L’cha Dodi and make Kiddush at the end of the service.
Please click here to download the Shabbat Supplement for Friday night and the Community News and Yahrzeit list (these will be available from 17:00 Friday afternoon).
Please click here to view the Reform Judaism siddur online.

Click here  to join (Meeting ID: 428 016 374, Password: 785089)

The best way to access our services is by Zoom. 
If you do not wish to use Zoom, then the "Zoom screen" can be seen via our YouTube channel.  This can be accessed by clicking here (www.alyth.org.uk/youtubelive) or going to www.youtube.com/c/AlythRS. You can also watch the service from the Beit Tefillah via our LiveStream by clicking here. Please note that the livestream can only show those parts of the service being led from the Beit Tefillah.

Unfortunately, last Shabbat a number of computers were unable to join the morning service by Zoom, or were removed by Zoom from the service. This problem originated with Zoom and was beyond our control.  We have invested in accounts with sufficient capacity to ensure that all who wish can join our activities. 
In the unlikely event that this happens again, please remember that the full service, including sections not led from the Beit Tefillah, can be viewed at www.alyth.org.uk/youtubelive or by going to www.youtube.com/c/AlythRS.


SATURDAY 25 APRIL 

LEARN WITH US
Shabbat Shiur: Re-entering the Camp after Exclusion (9:15-10:15)
What can Leviticus 14 teach us about ending Isolation/Quarantine? With Student Rabbi Nicola Feuchtwang.
Click here  to join (Meeting ID: 240 937 705, Password: 602287)

PRAY WITH US - SHABBAT MORNING 1
Shabbat Morning Service (10:30)
Rabbi Hannah is running the Shabbat morning service from the Beit Tefillah, with Hallel for Rosh Chodesh led by Katie from her home.  The sermon will be given by Student Rabbi Dr Tali Artman from her home.
The service will include the Bar Mitzvah of Milo Glendinning who will be reading Torah with the community for the first time from his home.
Please remember that this service is online only. 

Please click here to download a copy of the Torah portion and the Community News and Yahrzeit list (these will be available from 17:00 Friday afternoon).
Please click here to view the Reform Judaism siddur online.

Click here to join (Meeting ID: 558 315 255, Password: 690616)

The best way to access our services is by Zoom. 
If you do not wish to use Zoom, then the "Zoom screen" can be seen via our YouTube channel.  This can be accessed by clicking here (www.alyth.org.uk/youtubelive) or going to www.youtube.com/c/AlythRS. You can also watch the service from the Beit Tefillah via our LiveStream by clicking here. Please note that the livestream can only show those parts of the service being led from the Beit Tefillah.

Unfortunately, last Shabbat a number of computers were unable to join the morning service by Zoom, or were removed by Zoom from the service. This problem originated with Zoom and was beyond our control.  We have invested in accounts with sufficient capacity to ensure that all who wish can join our activities. 
In the unlikely event that this happens again, please remember that the full service, including sections not led from the Beit Tefillah, can be viewed at www.alyth.org.uk/youtubelive or by going to www.youtube.com/c/AlythRS.

PRAY WITH US - SHABBAT MORNING 2
Imrei Finu (10:30)
Imrei Finu is a special, spiritual prayer experience, including lots of singing to new and familiar melodies, davening and space for personal prayer, with an informal Torah service (if time allows).
With Rabbi Josh

Please click here for the service booklet.

Please click here to download a copy of the Torah portion and the Community News and Yahrzeit list (these will be available from 17:00 Friday afternoon).
 
Click here  to join (Meeting ID: 970 6319 5608, Password: 331980)

SUNDAY 26 APRIL

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Alyth Sunday Morning ⟳Reloaded⟳ (ASMR)
Reception - Year 2 (10:00-1:00)
Year 3 - Year 6 (11:30-12:30)
Every Sunday, open to EVERYONE from Reception to Year 6!
Join Mike & Sophie as we continue to explore the breadth of Jewish Studies through fun and creative methods!
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 830 747 818 Password: 301658).

PRAY WITH US
Sunday Shacharit (9:00-10:00)
Our lay-led minyan with bagel breakfast (please provide your own bagels…) Led by our lay members from their homes.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 431 181 644, Password: 163984).

LEARN WITH US
Biblical Hebrew (11:00-12:00)
A programme for those with high level hebrew reading ability. Please email Philip Brodie at mail@pmbrodie.co.uk if you would like to join this class so that you can be sent the link and materials in advance.


MONDAY 27 APRIL

FOR YOUNG FAMILIES
Move it, Shake it, Sing it (10:30-11:00)
Shake off those social isolation blues as you join your favourite faces for some singing and dancing. For pre-school children.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 662 052 605, Password: 747239).

BE WITH US
Craft, Chat and Cuppa! (15:00-16:00)
This ‘club’ is for anyone who would like to try any sort of hand craft. Join Brenda Freedman for anything from everyday sewing, tapestry, quilt making, knitting, and anything else you can think of!
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 588 095 846, Password: 468060).

TUESDAY 28 APRIL

BE WITH US
Ballet in your Bathroom (11:00-12:00)
For teens and adults with or without dance experience. Join Abi Aleksander and keep your body and mind active. We will start with a short warm up, move onto her version of a ballet barre and finish with some more contemporary exercises. You don’t need any special equipment apart from a chair or countertop to hold on to and enough room to move your limbs in all directions. Wear something comfortable (and if you have a tutu lurking that you have been yearning to wear, feel free).
Click here  to join (Meeting ID: 942 377 314, Password: 133127)

BE WITH US
Alyth Choral Society (20:00-22:00)
A special Zoom rehearsal.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 976 4873 3959 Password: 113568).

LEARN WITH US
Hebrew Reading from Scratch
and Judaism: The Essentials return next week

YOM HAZIKARON and YOM HA'ATZMAUT

Our activities include:

Tuesday 28 April 

Israeli cooking demonstration (15:30-16:00)
Join Alyth member and Masterchef quarter finalist, Sam Lhoas, in this Yom Ha'Atzmaut cooking workshop where you’ll learn how to chop like a pro and make an authentic Israeli salad and hummus.
You will need the following ingredients: Cucumber x1, Ripe tomatoes x3, Red onion x1, Lemon x1, Olive oil, Salt and pepper, Fresh herbs (either parsley or corriander), Ground Corriander, Ground Cumin and a Tin of chickpeas. Optional: Handful of rucola, Sumac, Israeli or Greek Feta cheese, Nuts and seeds - any combination (walnuts, pine nuts, sunflower/pumpkins seeds) and Pitta to serve.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 940 2962 3279, Password: 131376)

ConnectiviTeen Escape Room (17:00-18:30)
Put your best escape artist hats on and join Raz, live from Israel, to crack the clues to this specially designed online escape room. 
For teenagers.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 738 204 200, Password: 971437)

Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut Tekkes (19:00-21:00)
This ceremony, including Havdallah between these days will be led by Rabbis, Cantors and lay leaders from many Reform communities.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 97648883853, Password: ‘remember’).

Followed by:

Shira Yisraelit (20:00-21:00)
Israeli online song session with great musicians from our communities.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 91309574796, Password: ‘sing’).
 
A Rabbi, A Theologian and an Editor walked into a bar to banter and ponder Israel (20:00-21:00)
Hosted by Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner together with Rabbi Dr Michael Marmur and Charlotte Halle.
Remain in the Tekkes or click here to join (Meeting ID: 97648883853, Password: ‘remember’). 

WEDNESDAY 29 APRIL

PRAY WITH US
Wednesday Ma’ariv (20:00-20:45)
Join us for a mid-week evening service led by lay members.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 566 852 225, Password: 763158).


THURSDAY 30 APRIL

BE WITH US
Mellow Yoga (11:00-12:00)
Our special chair Yoga with Maxine. Maxine is a professional yoga teacher and so we are asking for a contribution towards Alyth’s costs in providing this class. Please click here to sign up and to pay online.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 616 879 143, Password: 797658).

LEARN WITH US
Pardes (13:00-14:00)
The imagery of a garden has often been used in Jewish tradition to describe our textual tradition.  Each week will start with a different text from within our rich library.  This week with Rabbi Hannah.
Click here for the source sheets being used in the session (available from Thursday morning)
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 123 761 361, Password: 019498)

Click here for our full adult learning programme between Pesach and Shavuot.

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
A.H.A - Alyth Home Activities (15:30-16:00)
A burst of creative space for Primary School aged children. Join us online every Thursday for a new activity led by our wonderful team of educators and youth workers.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 922 5487 0891, Password: 134679)

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Communic8&9 (17:00-18:00)
A fun social space for those in Year 8&9 where we play with the new ways we can communicate.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 931 0825 3242, Password: 411477) 

LEARN WITH US
Alyth Online Lectures (19:00-20:00)
An eclectic series of lectures on a variety of Jewish and non-Jewish topics.  
The lectures have two things in common:  the speakers are all members of Alyth and leading experts in their field. This week:

Israeli foreign policy since the end of the Cold War: From engagement to entrenchment? With Dr Amnon Aran
Amnon Aran is Senior Lecturer in International Politics at City University, with research focus on the international relations of the Middle East. He was previously Fellow in International Relations at the LSE.
His publications include 'Israel's Foreign Policy towards the PLO: The Impact of Globalization' (2009) and 'Foreign Policy Analysis: New Approaches' (2011). In this lecture, Amnon will share research from a new book on recent Israeli Foreign Policy which he has recently completed for Cambridge University Press.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 974 2623 5858, Password: 785089) 

FRIDAY 1 MAY

FOR YOUNG FAMILIES
Baby Den (10:30-11:00)
Chug-a-lug into Shabbat with Rabbi Hannah and Beth. Sing your favourite Baby Den songs, dance to a shabbat beat and wave to some familiar faces. For families with Young Children.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 142 813 452, Password: 346202). 

FOR YOUNG FAMILIES
Pre-Shabbat Story Time Live (17:15-17:45)
Those pre-school in age (and in heart) are invited to join Rabbi Hannah and Beth for a pre shabbat story to help bring in shabbat.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 423 529 768, Password: 785089).

YOUTH AND EDUCATION: RUACH
Ruach 4 @ home (16:30-17:15 and 17:30-18:15)
Join Abi for Ruach 4 this afternoon for one of two sessions:
- If you are new to Ruach 4, please join at 16:30 for a welcome session and get to know a bit more about how Ruach 4 works. 
- If you have been coming to Ruach 4 since last term, please join at 17:30 for a how-to on writing your Bat or Bar Mitzvah Prayer.
Click here  to join (Meeting ID: 956 0652 2899, Password: 5Gh7mx)

Ruach 1-3 @ Home (17:15-18:10)
Ruach 1-3
Please join Mike & Sophie at our regular time as we continue exploring how to make the most of our Bar/Bat Mitzvah journey.
The topic for this term is Gemilut Chasadim - “Acts of Loving Kindness”. 
Click here  to join (Meeting ID: 903 736 979, Password: 742355)

LEARN WITH US
Erev Shabbat Shiur: Very Superstitious (17:15-18:15) 
We've heard Stevie Wonder sing about superstition, but what does Torah have to say about it? Join Cantor Tamara for an exploration of Leviticus 19.
Click here  to join (Meeting ID: 395 809 430, Password: 964404)

PRAY WITH US
Erev Shabbat Service (18:30-19:30)
Join Rabbis Josh and Hannah as they lead the Erev Shabbat service from the Beit Tefillah.  Please remember that this service is online only.
Click here  to join (Meeting ID: 428 016 374, Password: 785089)

The best way to access our services is by Zoom. 
If you do not wish to use Zoom, then the "Zoom screen" can be seen via our YouTube channel.  This can be accessed by clicking here (www.alyth.org.uk/youtubelive) or going to www.youtube.com/c/AlythRS. You can also watch the service from the Beit Tefillah via our LiveStream by clicking here.  Please note that the livestream can only show those parts of the service being led from the Beit Tefillah.

We invite you to have Shabbat candles and Kiddush ready in advance of the service so that we can join together in these moments from our homes.  We will light candles together at L’cha Dodi and make Kiddush at the end of the service.
Please click here to download the Shabbat Supplement for Friday night and the Community News and Yahrzeit list (these will be available from 17:00 Friday afternoon).
Please click here to view the Reform Judaism siddur online.


SATURDAY 2 MAY 

BE WITH US - JMM
JMM on Friday (9:15-10:00) 
Jewish Mindfulness Meditation helps us to open our hearts and find peace through our spiritual heritage, especially in these challenging times. Join Mika Hadar Borthwick for contemplation, breathing, movement and meditation. Suitable for all.
Click here  to join (Meeting ID: 844 520 435, Password: 753749)

PRAY WITH US
Early Start Shabbat Morning Service (9:30)
Join our Rabbis at 9:30 as we take extra time over the early part of the morning service.  At 10:15 we will pause for some silence (or a cup of coffee) as we e-welcome the rest of the community, and prepare for the Bar’chu which will be sung at 10:30. Please remember that this service is online only. 

Click here to join (Meeting ID: 149 595 036, Password: 524172)

The best way to access our services is by Zoom. 
If you do not wish to use Zoom, then the "Zoom screen" can be seen via our YouTube channel.  This can be accessed by clicking here (www.alyth.org.uk/youtubelive) or going to www.youtube.com/c/AlythRS. You can also watch the service from the Beit Tefillah via our LiveStream by clicking here.  Please note that the livestream can only show those parts of the service being led from the Beit Tefillah.

Please click here to download a copy of the Torah portion and the Community News and Yahrzeit list (these will be available from 17:00 Friday afternoon).
Please click here to view the Reform Judaism siddur online.

PRAY WITH US
Sensory Shabbat (11:00-12:00)
Our Shabbat experience designed to stimulate your babies’ senses in the first years of their life. Join Rabbi Hannah from your homes. Suitable for babies from birth to 2 years.
 
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 923 1184 7370, Password: 148273)

SUNDAY 3 MAY

PRAY WITH US
Sunday Shacharit (9:00-10:00)
Our lay-led minyan with bagel breakfast (please provide your own bagels…) Led by our lay members from their homes.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 431 181 644, Password: 163984).

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Alyth Sunday Morning ⟳Reloaded⟳ (ASMR)
Reception - Year 2 (10:00-1:00)
Year 3 - Year 6 (11:30-12:30)
Every Sunday, open to EVERYONE from Reception to Year 6!
Join Mike & Sophie as we continue to explore the breadth of Jewish Studies through fun and creative methods!
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 830 747 818 Password: 301658).

LEARN WITH US
Biblical Hebrew (11:00-12:00)
A programme for those with high level hebrew reading ability. Please email Philip Brodie at mail@pmbrodie.co.uk if you would like to join this class so that you can be sent the link and materials in advance.


MONDAY 4 MAY

FOR YOUNG FAMILIES
Move it, Shake it, Sing it (10:30-11:00)
Shake off those social isolation blues as you join your favourite faces for some singing and dancing. For pre-school children.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 662 052 605, Password: 747239).

BE WITH US
Craft, Chat and Cuppa! (15:00-16:00)
This ‘club’ is for anyone who would like to try any sort of hand craft. Join Brenda Freedman for anything from everyday sewing, tapestry, quilt making, knitting, and anything else you can think of!
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 588 095 846, Password: 468060).

LEARN WITH US SPECIAL
Jewish Medical Ethics - Who to save? (19:00-20:00)
Our tradition places high value on the saving of a life, but what if you do not have sufficient resources to save everyone?  Do Jewish texts give us any guidance on how to make these extraordinarily difficult decisions?
A special study evening with Rabbi Josh
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 930 4147 7226, Password: 198463)

COMMUNITY NEWS

We regret to announce the death of:

Muriel Mendoza, mother of Michael Mendoza, Neil Mendoza and Vivien Ereira and sister of Sylvia Pollard, grandmother of Mike Mendoza.

Our thoughts are with all those who mourn.

Limmud Together UK

Sunday 3 May, 10:00-18:00
The Limmud you know and love but from the comfort of your own home. It’ll be virtually the same experience of a day Limmud, with outstanding presenters, discussions and learning. Go to https://limmud.org/event/limmud-together-uk/ for more information.

​​​​​Some of our partner organisations are also running programmes during this period. Click here to see additional programming offered by Reform Judaism that you are invited to join.

Click here or phone 020 8457 8794 to be in touch.

Please remember that we also have two special numbers in addition to the main synagogue number: 
New Alyth Careline – 020 8457 8798
This will be answered between 08:00 and 21:00 by a member of the community for anyone who needs someone to speak to. 
Emergency Careline – 07726 631808
Please use this number if you need urgent pastoral support.  The hard reality of this pandemic is that we as a community will support an increased proportion of our members and families through hospitalization and bereavement.  This number is there for these cases and will be answered by a member of the Alyth professional team.